United States Probes Utilities Need $280000 to Finish Federal Inquiry
A Senate Appropriations subcommittee urges a $280,000 funding boost to complete the Federal Trade Commission public utilities inquiry begun in 1928. The piece praises the FTC as the sole agency protecting the public from utility abuses and warns against underfunding, which could shield misconduct and inflated asset write ups. It argues continued investigation will expose padding of costs by holding companies and inflated capitalization, urging Senate support to keep the inquiry active.
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Senate Committee On Appropriations
Federal Trade Commission
Senate
House
Commission
Congress
Public Utilities Investigation
Texas Must Not Dally With Dry Issue
Texas citizens should vote promptly on adopting the Twenty-first Amendment. The Texas legislature should establish a constitutional convention to reflect the people's will, without delaying the vote or altering current liquor statutes. Proponents and opponents of federal prohibition alike urge swift action to avoid virtual nullification.
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Texas
River and Harbor Projects Progress and Employment Outlook
Article argues for accelerating river and harbor improvements to boost employment during the transition to a new administration. Estimates show weekly manpower in marine construction rising through ongoing works, aiding the merchant marine, stimulating commerce, and supporting national facilities. It calls Congress and the budget to continue and fund these river and harbor developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecooe
Kevin Stairs
Public Speaking Training In New York Circles
A fragmentary column recounts evenings near Washington Square where men study oratory under Dale Carnegie, with names like Hubert Colgate and Irvin Cobb cited as examples. It describes nerves, gaffes, and eventual mastery, alongside digressions on Broadway life and flirtatious encounters on a late-night stroll.
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New York
Washington Square
Dale Carnegie
Lowell Thomas
Howard Chandler Christy
Otis Briioner
Katharine Cornell
Gandhi
Hubert Colgate
R. M. Brinkerhoff
George Delacorte
Maurice Holland
Dare to Believe In Yourself and Others
A 1928 prose piece urges readers to dare to believe in themselves and in others. It contrasts inner fear with hidden strength, urging belief in noble traits and the future of life, urging perseverance, faith, and mutual trust despite doubts and failures.
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Ufet
Apa
Lafé
Gas Poisoning by Royal S Copeland MD
Royal S Copeland warning on carbon monoxide risks from car exhaust and faulty gas appliances. Advises opening windows, outdoors tinkering, proper venting, and immediate care for victims with blankets, hot water bag, and artificial respiration if needed. Notes New York state investigation aims to reduce yearly accidents.
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New York State
King Faas
Weather and military notes from the 1923 San Antonio files
The 1923 column recalls persistent rain and fog hindering Kelly Field aviators bound for Porto, a "Kids' Clown Day" win at the San Antonio Tennis Club, Brig. Gen. Mack H. Finn arriving to command the cavalry division, and subsequent relief of Brig. Gen. E. M. Steever. It also touches on Gov. Connally ordering Texas militia movements and the Brownsville situation, noting overall peaceful conditions per department HQ.
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San Antonio
Kelly
Portogus
Ager
Erry
UN Cavalry Division
Southern Department
United States Army
Bliss
E. %. Steever
el Paso
And I Remember When by Wildlam Desalme
A fragmented reminiscence from 1872 recounting a hillside wander near Sabbal Canyon cut short by a string of Indians passing overhead. The narrator hides under a cedar tree to avoid capture as youths, women, and men pass, then escapes before a possible pursuit by a life-threatening encounter.
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Wildlam
Desalme
Sabbal Canyon
Monlee
Aheam
Germany’s postwar fears and US restraint in Europe
The article cites the Versailles terms and argues that Germany may have built a powerful commercial air fleet despite bans, with bombs possible. it asserts Germany seeks safety, not renewed warfare. It stresses that Americans want to stay out of European conflicts and avoid sending troops or funds abroad again.
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Germany
Europe
London News
United States
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U. S. Investigation of Utilities
Sapa
Irvin Cobb
Rupert Hughes
Channing Pollock
Los Angeles
Broadway
Toyselt
Vancouver
Trele
Elsie Robinson
Yaneself
King Foam Syn
Tae
Royal S. Copeland, M. D
The
Daugherty Jr
Antonio Tenmyep Club
Inh
Fort. Gant Houston
Col Quist
Guardamen
Holdiera
Brownsville
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